Fig tree

[Dee Sa]

I have a three year old fig tree standing in a very large pot. only 1 fig this year [ same last year] all the leaves have turned a yellow colour and are dropping off one by one.
Have I watered too much/too little and what should I do now pls ?

[numptyjames]

it sounds like it might be pot bound if you can try putting it in a 2 inch bigger potbreak of some of the old soil put the new soil under and around the plantmake sure that make it fairly firm. a little light liquid fertilizer once a week
if you carnt put it in a larger pot put in the garden

[katerich48]

The one thing all the gardeng books say is do not plant your fig tree in the ground.. apparently the roots spread everywhere.. it should be in a large pot at least 18" which is actually better for it..I have had mine about 3/4 years and its doing fine..I have to remember big pots need a lot of water- and if my fruit starts dropping or the leaves, its usually because I haven't been giving it enough water. once I give it a really good saoking its fine...